This was announced on Tuesday, June 13, during her visit to France, British Prime Minister Teresa May. At the same time, French President Emmanuel Macron said that for Britain in the European Union "the door is always open".

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the UK to start negotiations on Brexit as soon as possible. She assured that the EU is ready for negotiations and wants to hold them quickly, in accordance with the schedule.

We waited for the elections in the UK, and in a few days these negotiations will begin. We will defend the interests of 27 EU member states, and the UK will defend its own interests, "Merkel said, adding that negotiations on Brexit should begin" in the coming days ".